lulu
1 Americannoun
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Slang. any remarkable or outstanding person or thing.
His black eye is a lulu.
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(initial capital letter) a female given name, form of Louise.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of lulu1
First recorded in 1855–60; in slang sense, perhaps generic use of the proper name
Origin of lulu2
Special use of lulu 1, with play on lieu, from a facetious remark attributed to New York governor Al Smith
Example Sentences
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I am forced in my exploring-trips to the practise of a quite inhuman tyranny— LULU.
From Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) A Tragedy in Four Acts by Eliot, Samuel A. (Samuel Atkins)
For a long time my most terrible memory was when all at once I saw clearly into your relations— LULU.
From Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) A Tragedy in Four Acts by Eliot, Samuel A. (Samuel Atkins)
You force me to the most extreme measures:—either act in accordance with your station— LULU.
From Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) A Tragedy in Four Acts by Eliot, Samuel A. (Samuel Atkins)
To enjoy life and let others be responsible for it— LULU.
From Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) A Tragedy in Four Acts by Eliot, Samuel A. (Samuel Atkins)
SCH�N. But if we don't answer it— LULU.
From Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) A Tragedy in Four Acts by Eliot, Samuel A. (Samuel Atkins)
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